This report provides an overview of national findings from the 2024 National Carer Survey regarding carers’ economic and social needs, caring relationships, carers’ experiences accessing services, and their health and wellbeing as well as diverse caring experiences. The findings indicate that many carers are living in acute poverty and need urgent support.

This paper advocates for a shift from a biomedical to a socialised model of health care which focuses on social determinants of health and a leading role for nurse-led services. This white paper uses a hypothetical case study to illustrate the different journeys a patient may experience using a biomedical model compared to a socialised...

Australia is facing alarming levels of ramping. This report card presents statistics for incidents requiring an ambulance for each state and territory. It shows ambulance ramping in many states is still double what it was five years ago, with logjammed hospitals leaving patients waiting too long to be admitted, with devastating results.

This briefing note assesses trade and US tariffs, including an explanation and learnings for Australia. It seeks to explain the economic basis for tariffs, the apparent motives and impact of the so-called ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, the benefits of trade, the exposure of the Australian economy to tariff wars, as well as discussing potential responses.

This research summary highlights strong public support for a concessional broadband service. The introduction of this service is supported by 69% of Australians, with support highest among low-income households, those in financial difficulty, retirees and those with disability or health issues.